confidence

Good morning! So you’re awake. What time is it? Oh, 3am – and I’m here, as usual. Same time, same place. Please don’t close your eyes and ignore me – I’m self-doubting Deirdre and I’m here for a reason. I’m here to tell you that what you’ve been thinking all along is true. You’re not good enough.

My lovely teenage girls

When I read about another young life in turmoil – or even tragically ended – because of low self-esteem or distorted body image, I want to weep. My heart breaks for the teenagers out there who sit alone in their room, scrolling through malicious and dangerous websites and online forums that spew forth destructive words and images which somehow seep into innocent minds, convincing our young that they are fat, ugly, disgusting, unpopular, useless…

It’s that time of the year when the party invitations are coming in thick and fast…or not. If they are, the thought of meeting new people or being expected to mingle and shine could be worrying you. And if the invites are a little low on the ground you might be wondering why: Am I not a nice person?Doesn’t anybody like me? Talking to friends and family, it’s clear that us women are much more likely to worry about what others think of us than men. In fact, Liz Wilde, Life Coach and author of numerous beauty and wellbeing books, recognises that low self-esteem can be a major factor in holding women back from accepting new challenges (or invitations) and can also prevent us from making the most of everyday life. Luckily for us, Liz is more than happy to give us her professional confidence boosting tips to help kick those nagging worries into touch…

Lisa Barrett

Hello, I’m Lisa, a former Cosmo and Woman's Own beauty editor who has written for some of the UKs top magazines. As a mid-life, almost empty nester (be warned - their washing never moves out with them) I decided to create Glowology as a platform for women who are on a similar journey to me, who want to look and feel fabulous throughout the trials and triumphs of everyday life - and have fun while doing so. My aim is to share with you inspirational news and views on beauty, style, wellbeing and health - always with an emphasis on pro-ageing. I hope you like what you read!